Confidea
Wireless Conference System 2.0
Installation and User Manual
Confidea Wireless System
Installation and User Manual
Attention:
This manual for Wireless Confidea System 2.0 is valid
only for all
WCAP+ firmware version
≥ 2.01.09
WCAP+ fpga version
≥ 04.05.0001
WDU+ firmware version
≥ 3.04.001
WCAP+ 71.80.9101
The update procedure to upload firmware , compatible
with Confidea 2.0 , to the Confidea Wireless
Conference System, is shown further in this document
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 3
Section 1 – General Information ................................................................................................... 9
1.
Copyright Statement.....................................................................................................11
2.
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................12
3.
Safety Instructions and conformity info .........................................................................13
3.1.
3.1.1.
FCC and ICES information ..............................................................................................13
Statements for FCC and Industry Canada.............................................................................. 13
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
Conformity and Certification info for Japan ...................................................................14
Important safety instructions ........................................................................................14
General conformity info ................................................................................................16
Power Connections .......................................................................................................17
4.
Confidea wireless System Information ..........................................................................18
4.1.
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
General System Architecture ........................................................................................18
Components .......................................................................................................................... 18
Stand-alone system ............................................................................................................... 18
Connected to Televic wired conference system ................................................................... 18
5.
Wireless networks and frequency bands .......................................................................19
5.1.
5.2.
5.2.1.
Wireless LAN ................................................................................................................19
Televic Confidea wireless system ..................................................................................19
Frequency bands ................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.
5.3.1.
5.3.2.
Frequency Planning ......................................................................................................20
Use with WiFi base stations nearby ...................................................................................... 20
Use of multiple Confidea wireless systems ........................................................................... 21
5.4.
5.5.
5.5.1.
5.5.2.
Max range of WCAP ......................................................................................................21
Guidelines on optimal WCAP positioning and direction of antennas ...............................22
Positioning the Confidea Wireless Access Point ................................................................... 22
Optimizing the position the antennas ................................................................................... 22
5.6.
STM/ATM mode ...........................................................................................................24
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5.6.1.
5.6.2.
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STM mode ............................................................................................................................. 24
ATM mode ............................................................................................................................. 24
Section 2 – System Components ..................................................................................................25
6.
Wireless contribution units ...........................................................................................27
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
6.4.1.
6.4.2.
Introduction .................................................................................................................27
Controls and indicators .................................................................................................27
Installation ...................................................................................................................36
Maintenance ................................................................................................................36
General .................................................................................................................................. 36
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 36
6.5.
Startup and shutdown ..................................................................................................37
of delegate unit ...........................................................................................................................37
7.
Microphones ................................................................................................................37
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
7.4.
7.5.
Introduction .................................................................................................................37
Electrical and acoustic properties .................................................................................37
Microphone connector .................................................................................................38
Operation .....................................................................................................................38
Installation and handling..............................................................................................39
8.
Battery Pack .................................................................................................................40
8.1.
8.2.
8.3.
8.4.
8.5.
8.5.1.
8.5.2.
8.5.3.
Introduction .................................................................................................................40
Safety ...........................................................................................................................40
Controls and indicators .................................................................................................41
Installation ...................................................................................................................41
Storage and discharge behaviour ..................................................................................42
Store at low temperature ...................................................................................................... 42
Store at 50% charge .............................................................................................................. 42
Remove from unit for long term storage .............................................................................. 42
9.
Wall plug battery charger..............................................................................................43
9.1.
9.2.
9.3.
9.4.
Introduction .................................................................................................................43
Installation ...................................................................................................................43
Charging a battery pack ................................................................................................44
Use of battery charging tray ..........................................................................................45
10.
Wireless Conference Access Point (WCAP) .....................................................................46
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10.1.
10.2.
10.2.1.
10.2.2.
10.2.3.
10.2.4.
Introduction .................................................................................................................46
Installation ...................................................................................................................46
General .................................................................................................................................. 46
Wall Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 46
Tripod Mounting.................................................................................................................... 46
Antennas................................................................................................................................ 46
10.3.
Connections and Controls .............................................................................................47
Section 3 – System Configuration ................................................................................................49
11.
Accessing the built-in web server ..................................................................................51
11.1.
11.2.
11.2.1.
11.2.2.
11.2.3.
11.2.4.
11.2.5.
Introduction .................................................................................................................51
First time access ...........................................................................................................51
Step 1 – Reset ........................................................................................................................ 51
Step 2 – PC or MAC TCP/IP setup .......................................................................................... 52
Step 3 – Cable Setup .............................................................................................................. 57
Step 4 – Accessing WCAP ...................................................................................................... 57
Step 5 – Default Screen ......................................................................................................... 58
11.3.
11.4.
11.4.1.
11.4.2.
11.4.3.
11.4.4.
11.4.5.
11.4.6.
11.4.7.
Setting the IP address ...................................................................................................58
Updating SW ................................................................................................................59
General info ........................................................................................................................... 59
New update method ............................................................................................................. 60
What webbrowser to use? .................................................................................................... 60
Updating WCAP+ with older firmware .................................................................................. 60
Updating WCAP+ with firmware version ≥ 2.01.09 .............................................................. 62
Updating WDUs with firmware < 03.04.xxx ......................................................................... 63
Updating WDUs with firmware ≥ 03.04.xxx ......................................................................... 64
12.
Web server ...................................................................................................................65
12.1.
12.1.1.
12.1.2.
12.1.3.
12.1.4.
12.1.5.
Setup ...........................................................................................................................65
Summary................................................................................................................................ 65
TCP/IP settings....................................................................................................................... 66
Country selection .................................................................................................................. 66
Admin .................................................................................................................................... 66
License ................................................................................................................................... 67
12.2.
12.2.1.
12.2.2.
12.2.3.
12.2.4.
12.2.5.
RF Configuration ...........................................................................................................67
General .................................................................................................................................. 67
Quality 2.4 GHz ISM ............................................................................................................... 68
Quality 5.15 – 5.35 GHz ........................................................................................................ 68
Quality 5.47 – 5.725 GHz ....................................................................................................... 68
Quality 5.8 GHz ISM ............................................................................................................... 68
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12.3.
12.3.1.
12.3.2.
12.3.3.
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Conference Management..............................................................................................69
General .................................................................................................................................. 69
Unit Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 73
Init Units ................................................................................................................................ 74
12.4.
Service .........................................................................................................................74
12.4.1. Logging .................................................................................................................................. 74
12.4.2. Update SW............................................................................................................................. 75
12.5.
Encryption ....................................................................................................................76
12.5.1. Key Assignment ..................................................................................................................... 76
13.
Initialization .................................................................................................................76
13.1.
13.2.
13.2.1.
13.2.2.
13.2.3.
13.2.4.
13.2.5.
13.2.6.
13.2.7.
Introduction .................................................................................................................76
Stand-alone mode ........................................................................................................77
Access modes ........................................................................................................................ 77
Selecting the Access Mode .................................................................................................... 77
Unit initialization in ‘Open Access’ mode .............................................................................. 78
Unit initialization in ‘Controlled Access’ mode ..................................................................... 78
Adding a new unit in ‘Open Access’ mode ............................................................................ 78
Adding a new unit in ‘Controlled Access’ mode .................................................................... 79
Reviewing Init information .................................................................................................... 79
13.3.
Coupled mode ..............................................................................................................80
14.
Using Encryption...........................................................................................................81
14.1.
14.2.
14.3.
14.4.
14.5.
14.6.
14.7.
Introduction .................................................................................................................81
Default encryption ........................................................................................................81
Setting the default encryption.......................................................................................81
Custom encryption .......................................................................................................82
Setting a customized encryption ...................................................................................82
Adding a unit with a customized encryption ..................................................................84
Using multiple customized keys ....................................................................................84
15.
Auxiliary in/out ............................................................................................................85
15.1.
15.2.
15.2.1.
15.2.2.
Introduction .................................................................................................................85
Use of Auxiliary input - output ......................................................................................85
Distance conferencing ........................................................................................................... 85
External Processing ............................................................................................................... 85
15.3.
Selecting auxiliary input/output settings .......................................................................85
15.4.
Signal paths ..................................................................................................................86
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15.4.1. Stand alone mode ................................................................................................................. 86
15.4.2. External processing ............................................................................................................... 86
15.4.3. N-1 or Distance Conferencing ............................................................................................... 86
15.5.
Aux signal levels ...........................................................................................................86
Section 4 – Use Cases ..................................................................................................................87
16.
Stand alone system.......................................................................................................89
16.1.
16.2.
Basic discussion ............................................................................................................89
Basic voting and opinion polling ....................................................................................90
17.
Connected to TCS2500, Confidea wired or TCS5500 .......................................................92
17.1.
17.2.
17.3.
Discussion ....................................................................................................................94
Advanced Voting ..........................................................................................................96
Interpretation...............................................................................................................97
Section 5 – Appendix ...................................................................................................................99
18.
Default Settings .......................................................................................................... 101
18.1.
TCP/IP settings ........................................................................................................... 101
18.1.1. Identification ....................................................................................................................... 101
18.1.2. IP Configuration ................................................................................................................... 101
18.2.
18.3.
18.4.
18.4.1.
18.4.2.
Country Selection ....................................................................................................... 101
Admin ........................................................................................................................ 101
RF Configuration ......................................................................................................... 101
Power................................................................................................................................... 101
Frequency ............................................................................................................................ 101
18.5.
18.5.1.
18.5.2.
18.5.3.
18.5.4.
18.5.5.
Conference Management............................................................................................ 101
Conference Configuration ................................................................................................... 101
Interpreter Configuration .................................................................................................... 101
Operating Mode .................................................................................................................. 101
Robustness mode ................................................................................................................ 101
Auxiliary ............................................................................................................................... 101
18.6.
18.7.
Init Control ................................................................................................................. 101
Encryption .................................................................................................................. 101
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Section 1 – General Information
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1.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication or documentation
accompanying this product may be reproduced in
any form or by any means or used to make any
derivative such as translation, transformation, or
adaptation without the prior written permission of
the publisher, except in case of brief quotations
embodied in critical articles or reviews. Contents are
subject to change without prior notice.
Copyright© 2008 by Televic NV. All rights reserved.
The authors of this manual have made every effort in
the preparation of this book to ensure the accuracy
of the information. However, the information in this
manual is supplied without warranty, either express
or implied. Neither the authors, Televic NV, nor its
dealers or distributors will be held liable for any
damages caused or alleged to be caused either
directly or indirectly by this book.
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2.
Trademarks
All terms mentioned in this manual that are known
to be trademarks or service marks have been
appropriately capitalized. Televic NV cannot attest to
the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this
book should not be regarded as affecting the validity
of any trademark or service mark.
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3.
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Safety Instructions
and conformity info
The Confidea Wireless Conference system is state of
the art and has been designed to meet quality.
Nevertheless, the individual components of the
conference system can cause danger for persons and
material assets if

the conference system is not used as intended,

the conference system is set up by personnel not
familiar with the safety regulations,

the conference system is converted or altered
incorrectly,

the safety instructions are not observed.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This Wireless discussion units and the Wireless
Access Point comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
3.1. FCC and ICES
information
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(U.S.A and Canadian Models only)
1.
this device may not cause
harmful interference, and
3.1.1.
2.
this device must accept
any interference received,
including interference that
may cause undesired
operation.
Statements for FCC and
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The Confidea wireless equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
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Warning:
Changes or modifications made to
this equipment not expressly
approved by Televic NV may void
the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.
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Warning:
Radiofrequency radiation exposure
Information:
This Wireless discussion units and the
Wireless Access Point comply with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. These
Wireless discussion units and the
Wireless Access Point should be
installed and operated with minimum
distance of 20 cm between the radiator
and your body.
This device should not be modified,
otherwise the granted designation
number will be invalid.
3.3. Important safety
instructions
1.
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
The RF-parts of the Wireless discussion
units and the Wireless Access Point
must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
2.
4.
202WW10120791/2”
202XW10120791/2
5.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions have been adhered to.
7.
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Follow Instructions
All instructions for installation or operating / use
should be followed.
This device has been granted a designation number
by Ministry of In-ternal Affairs andCommunications:
according:
Ordinance concerning Technical Regulations
Conformity Certification etc. of Specified
Radio Equipment (特定無線設備の技術基準適合証明
Approval n°:
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
3.2. Conformity and
Certification info for
Japan
Article 2 clause 1 item 19/3
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3.
等に関する規則)
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The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
8.
13. Power Lines
An outdoor system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits, as contact with them
might be fatal. U.S.A. models only - refer to the
National Electrical Code Article 820 regarding
installation of CATV systems.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
9.
Water and Moisture
14. Grounding or Polarization
Do not use this product near water or in a moistures
environment - for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool, in an
unprotected outdoor installation; and the like.
10. Accessories
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
11. Moving
A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
15. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed to that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
16. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
Not applicable when special functions are to be
maintained, such as evacuation systems
12. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
ground-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
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Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
e.
If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
f.
When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance-this indicates a
need for service.
19. Inflammable and Explosive Substance
23. Replacement Parts
Avoid using this product where there are gases, and
also where there are inflammable and explosive
substances in the immediate vicinity.
20. Heavy Shock or Vibration
When carrying this product around, do not subject
the product to heavy shock or vibration.
24. Safety Check
21. Servicing
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
25. Coax Grounding
22. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a.
When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b.
if liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
c.
If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
d.
If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
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When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
If an outside cable system is connected to the
apparatus, be sure the cable system is grounded.
U.S.A. models only: Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1981, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the
mount and supporting structure, grounding of the
coax to a discharge apparatus, size of grounding
conductors, location of discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
3.4. General conformity
info
The Confidea Wireless Conference system is
compliant with following standards:
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
EN60065
EN55103-1/-2
IEC60914
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3.5. Power Connections
Warning:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture. Do not open the
cabinet; refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
For permanently connected equipment, a
readily accessible disconnect device shall be
incorporated in the fixed wiring; For pluggable
equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Warning:
To prevent electric shock, do not use
this (polarized) plug with an extension
cord receptacle or other outlet unless
the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
Attention:
This label may appear on the bottom of the
apparatus due to space limitations.
The lightning flash with an
arrowhead symbol, with an
equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of un-insulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation mark within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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Installation should be performed by
qualified service personnel only in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code or applicable local codes.
Attention:
Equipment with or without ON/OFF
switches have power supplied to the
equipment whenever the power cord is
inserted into the power source;
however, the equipment is operational
only when the ON/OFF switch is in the
ON position. The power cord is the
main power disconnect for all
equipment.
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4.1.2. Stand-alone system
Confidea wireless
System Information
A stand-alone Confidea wireless system offers
basic discussion and basic voting or opinion
polling (depending on the model).
4.1. General
System Architecture
In this case there are no connections to other
systems, except for the Confidea WCAP that can
be connected to a LAN network for monitoring
and configuring.
4.1.1. Components
Confidea wireless is a wireless conference system
offering conferencing facilities over a robust wireless
link. Depending on the model, these facilities include
discussion, voting and/or language distribution.
The delegate units are stand-alone, table top units
that connect in a wireless manner to the Confidea
Wireless Conference Access Point (WCAP). This
Access Point has a built-in web server that allows
configuring and monitoring of the system from any
PC or laptop with a network card, using a standard
internet browser.
The Confidea access point (WCAP) will in this
set-up act as a small central unit, offering all the
functionality for a basic discussion and/or
opinion polling application.
4.1.3. Connected to Televic wired
conference system
Depending on the application, Confidea wireless can
be configured as a standalone system, but can also
be integrated into an existing Televic Confidea wired
or TCS5500 system.
As part of a wired system, the Confidea wireless
offers full functionality such as extended voting
facilities and language distribution. When
connected to a Confidea wired or TCS5500
central unit, the Confidea wireless delegates
become an integral part of the wired system.
Note:
Confidea wireless webserver has been
fully tested successfully on Windows
Internet Explorer 8.
However , since there exists a wide
variaty of web browsers , which are
subject to regular updates , 100%
correct functionality of Confidea wireless
webserver on all browser types can not
be guaranteed, because some actions
may be blocked by specific browsers.
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5.
5.2. Televic Confidea
wireless system
Wireless networks
and frequency
bands
The wireless network of the Televic Confidea wireless
system is based on the 802.11 a/g standards.
5.1. Wireless LAN
Most of the wireless local area computer networks
today are based on the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g standards.
These standards were developed by the IEEE
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) in
order to insure inter-operability between different
WLAN vendors. Refer to Table 5.1: Wireless LAN
standardsTable 5.1 for an overview of the different
standards:
Table 5.1: Wireless LAN standards
Additional protocols have been added on top of the
802.11 a/g standards to provide high robustness
against interference from other wireless devices.
These additional protocols also ensure a guaranteed
quality of service for the audio streams on the
wireless network.
5.2.1. Frequency bands
The Confidea wireless system supports the following
frequency bands (refer to Table 5.2):
Table 5.2: Frequency bands supported by Confidea
802.11
Standard
Release
Date
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
bit rate
(Mbits/sec)
Modulation
type
a
1999
5
54
OFDM
b
1999
2.4
11
DSSS
g
2003
2.4
54
OFDM
Note:
The 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands
are license free world wide.
However you must be aware of country
specific limitations and follow them.
ISM 2.4 GHz
RLAN low
RLAN high
ISM 5 GHz
2412 MHz
5180 MHz
5500 MHz
5745 MHz
2417 MHz
5200 MHz
5520 MHz
5765 MHz
2422 MHz
5220 MHz
5540 MHz
5785 MHz
2427 MHz
5240 MHz
5560 MHz
5805 MHz
2432 MHz
5260 MHz
5580 MHz
2437 MHz
5280 MHz
5600 MHz
2442 MHz
5300 MHz
5640 MHz
2447 MHz
5320 MHz
5660 MHz
2452 MHz
5680 MHz
2457 MHz
5700 MHz
2462 MHz
2467MHz
2472 MHz
In the 2.4 GHz ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical)
band, there are 13 overlapping high-frequency
carriers available. Only 3 non-overlapping carriers are
available.
Allowed 2.4 GHz ISM band carriers In Europe :
all 13 carriers of 2.4 GHz ISM band may be used.
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Allowed 2.4 GHz ISM band carriers In the USA
and Canada (FCC regulations) ;
Allowed 5 GHz ISM band carriers in Europe;
All these carriers may be used
the 2 highest wireless carriers of the 2.4 GHz ISM
band , may not be be used
(CH12 - 2467 MHz and CH13 - 2472 MHz ).
Allowed 5 GHz ISM band carriers in USA and
Canada (FCC regulations) ;
All these carriers may be used.
Allowed 2.4GHz ISM band carriers in Japan;
Allowed 5 GHz ISM band carriers in Japan;
the 2 highest wireless carriers of the 2.4 GHz ISM
band , may not be be used
(CH12 - 2467 MHz and CH13 - 2472 MHz ).
All these carriers may be used.
In the “RLAN low” frequency band, there are 8 nonoverlapping wireless carriers
Note:
The user can choose to set the wireless
carriers manually or let the CONFIDEA
system automatically select the best
wireless carrier frequency.
Allowed RLAN low band carriers in Europe;
all 8 carriers may be used
Allowed RLAN low band carriers in USA and
Canada (FCC regulations) ;
only the 4 lowest wireless carriers may be used (5180
MHz – 5200 MHz – 5220MHz – 5240MHz).
Allowed RLAN low band carriers in Japan ;
only the 4 lowest wireless carriers may be used (5180
MHz – 5200 MHz – 5220MHz – 5240MHz).
5.3.1. Use with WiFi base stations
nearby
In the “RLAN high” frequency band, there are 10
non-overlapping carriers.
Allowed RLAN high band carriers in Europe;
When the Confidea wireless system is set to
automatically select the carrier frequency, the
Confidea wireless carrier frequency will be
dynamically switched to another channel if an
existing WiFi device occupies the same channel. This
dynamic frequency allocation ensures high
robustness of the system even if the frequency
occupation changes during the meeting.
All these carriers may be used
Allowed RLAN high band carriers in USA and
Canada (FCC regulations) ;
these carriers may not be used.
Allowed RLAN high band carriers in Japan;
these carriers may not be used.
In the “5 GHz ISM” frequency band, there are 4 nonoverlapping carriers. All of these carriers can be
used.
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When the Confidea wireless system is set to
manually select the wireless carrier frequency, then
you must make sure the Confidea wireless carrier
does not overlap the already occupied WiFi wireless
carrier channels.
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Note :
Note :
Wifi access points and use of 5gHz
band
Selecting frequency
When using manual frequency selection
in 5gHz band , ideally the frequency
selection is done in such way that
between 2 used frequencies , there is a
40Mhz “distance” to avoid interference
by RF sidebands.
Some wifi accesspoints which support
IEEE 802.11n may also use 5gHz band
when they are configured in DualBand or
Backhaul mode!
5.3.2. Use of multiple Confidea
wireless systems
When the Confidea wireless system is set to
automatically select the carrier frequency, the
Confidea carrier frequency will be dynamically set to
another channel if another Confidea wireless system
occupies the same channel. This dynamic frequency
allocation ensures that each Confidea wireless
system will be set automatically to different
frequencies.
When the Confidea wireless system is set to
manually select the wireless carrier frequency, you
must make sure the Confidea wireless carriers of the
different rooms do not overlap each other.
5.4. Max range of WCAP
A single WCAP has a range of 30m in “open field” .
However the max range can be significantly less
depending on the positioning of the WCAP itself and
direction of the antennas in relation to the position
of the delegate units.
See chapter 5.5 for detailed info
Attention:
Certain buildingmaterials like concrete ,
or metal may absorb part of the RF
signalradiation, resulting in a reduction
of the max distance between the access
point and units.
Note :
Manual or automatic frequency
selection?
If more than one WCAP or Wifi
accesspoints are in the same room or
within 30m. range , it is strongly advised
that not more than one of them uses
automatic frequency selection , to avoid
that the frequencyscanning is disturbed
by the other accesspoint(s) . If multiple
accesspoints are used within each other’s
reach, manual frequency selection based
on frequency planning is strongly
recommended .
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5.5. Guidelines on optimal
WCAP positioning and
direction of antennas
Note :
When the antennas of the WCAP are
positioned very close to a wall or ceiling ,
this may result in absorption of the RF
signal , which can decrease RF signal
quality.
Attention:
Do not place the WCAP behind
obstacles like walls , cabinets, panels,
projection screen, glass screens etc… ,
as they significantly reduce RF signal
strength and quality
5.5.2. Optimizing the position the
antennas
Note :
5.5.1. Positioning the Confidea
Wireless Access Point
It is important not to point the
antennas directly to the units
Below you can find how to select a correct
positioning of the WCAP.
Figure 5.3 WCAP position antennas
Figure 5.1 WCAP position hight
for detailed view see of optimal antenna positioning
see Figure 5.4 WCAP position antennas
Note :
Choosing the correct angle of the
antennas in relation to the position of
the delegate units is beneficial to a
good overall RF link quality between
WCAP and delegate units
Figure 5.2 WCAP position to wall
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Figure 5.4 WCAP position antennas
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5.6. STM/ATM mode
Since Confidea wireless conference system 1.1 and
following there is new feature which enables a
choice between 2 transmission modes :.
5.6.1. STM mode
This is the same standard transmission mode as is
used in the Confidea wireless conference system 1.0
5.6.2. ATM mode
This mode is specifically intended to be used in very
challenging environments where a high density of
wifi signals is present (due to wifi access points as
well as so called smart devices ), which may cause RF
interferences when STM mode is used.
ATM is the preferred setting if no more then 4
interpreter channels are needed
(See also chapter 12.3.1)
Note:
In environments were interference from
wifi signals Is an issue , ATM mode in
combination with a manual fixed
frequency setting in the RLAN LOW or
ISM 5gHz band is recommended to limit
the risk of disturbed audio due to RF
interference !
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Section 2 – System Components
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6.
Wireless
contribution units
6.1. Introduction
The wireless contribution units , called Confidea
WDU , consist of Delegate and Chairman units.
Both are used for speech reinforcement in a
conference room. The chairman units are used
to guide and control an ongoing discussion.
The units can be divided into three categories:

Discussion :
Confidea DD (Figure 6.1), CD(Figure 6.2),
2D2D (Figure 6.3: Confidea 2D2D)

Voting :
Confidea DV (Figure 6.4), CV (Figure 6.5)

Interpretation :
Confidea DI (Figure 6.6), CI (Figure 6.7), 2D2I
(Figure 6.8) , DIV (Figure 6.9), CIV (Figure 6.10)
Microphone connector:
Connection of a microphone to the wireless unit.
2.
Microphone button:
Activation/deactivation of the microphone.
Indication LEDs show the status of the
microphone. (red : active, green : request)
Headphone connectors:
Connection of headphone to the wireless unit.
Mono- and stereo headphones can be used.
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Voting buttons:
Each voting button has a blue LED indicator.
7.
Information display:
Indication of voting, volume and channel
information.
8.
Channel selection buttons:
Changes the audio channel sent to the
headphones. Each button has a blue indication
LED. Pressing these buttons affects the
information display.
9.
Voting control buttons:
Used by the chairman to control a voting
session. (start / pause / stop)
12. System volume control:
Adjust system volume by holding the button and
pressing the volume buttons.
1.
4.
6.
11. Next button:
Grants the floor to the next delegate in the
waiting list.
The Confidea WDU have the following features:
Loudspeaker:
Distributes the floor channel. Mutes in case
microphone is active.
Volume buttons:
Change the volume level of the headphones.
10. PRIOR button:
Long press : temporarily deactivates the
microphone of all active units.
Short press : permanently deactivates the
microphone of all active units.
6.2. Controls and
indicators
3.
5.
13. RF Status LEDs:
Blue LED Indication of the condition of the RF
connection.
Off
:
connection established
Blinking
:
searching connection
On
:
out of range
Note:
Units with the out of range LED on will be
switched off after 2 minutes.
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14. Battery status LEDs :
Red LED blinking the remaining operation time
1 Hz
:
4h remaining
2Hz
:
2h remaining
4Hz
:
1h remaining
15. Battery connector :
(see battery pack – connectors and indicators)
16. Microphone status LEDs
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Figure 6.1: Confidea DD
Figure 6.2: Confidea CD
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Figure 6.3: Confidea 2D2D
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Figure 6.4: Confidea DV
Figure 6.5: Confidea CV
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Figure 6.6: Confidea DI
Figure 6.7: Confidea CI
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Figure 6.8: Confidea 2D2I
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Figure 6.9: Confidea DIV
Figure 6.10: Confidea CIV
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Figure 6.11: RF and Battery Status LEDS
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6.3. Installation
6.4. Maintenance
In order to use the Confidea WDU, the battery and
microphone need to be installed.
6.4.1. General
For instructions, see the microphone and battery
installation and handling chapters. Storage
Caution:
Do not put any objects on top of the
units. Object falling through the holes of
the unit can cause damage.
Disconnect the battery to avoid unwanted operation
of the unit. Keep the devices in a clean and dry area.
Caution:
Do not install the units in a location near
heat sources as radiators, air ducts. or
direct sunlight.
Caution:
Make sure the units are not exposed to
excessive dust, humidity, mechanical
vibration or shock.
6.4.2. Cleaning
Caution:
Do not use alcohol, ammonia or
petroleum solvents or abrasive cleaners
to clean the units.
To keep its original condition it is advised to
periodically clean the unit:
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Remove the battery out of the unit.

Use a clean soft cloth that is not fully moist.

Make sure the device is completely dry
before usage.
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6.5. Startup and shutdown
of delegate unit
To startup the delegate units simply press shortly on
the microphone button.
To shutdown the delegate units , press on the
microphone button for 3 sec.
For delegate units with double microphone buttons ,
switch off/on is done with the right handside
microphone button
7.2. Electrical and
acoustic properties
Table 7.1: Microphone characteristics
Transducer type
Back electret (condenser)
Operating principle
Pressure gradient
Polar pattern
Uni-directional,
cardioïd
Frequency response
50 Hz – 16000 Hz
Nominal impedance
1kOhm (at 1 kHz, drop resistance =
1k2, Vdd = 3.3VDC )
Load impedance
> 5kOhm
Max.SPL at 1 kHz
120 dB SPL
7.1. Introduction
Equivalent sound
pressure level
< 25 dB(A)
The Confidea-MIC38SL (38 cm) pluggable microphone
is used with the different delegate- and chairman
units. This microphone ha a uni-directional response
for optimum performance even in noisy conditions,
and has a very low susceptibility to RF-interference
from mobile phones.
Free field sensitivity
7mV/Pa, +/- 3 dB at 1 kHz or
(-43dB, 0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Power supply
3.3V DC, 0.5 mA
Consumption
0.5 mA (without LED ring);
max. 25 mA (with illuminated ring)
7.
Microphones
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7.3. Microphone connector
7.4. Operation
Figure 7.1: Connector pin layout (bottom view)
The microphone contains the following elements
(refer to Figure 7.2):
1.
Indicator ring: shows the status of the
microphone
2.
Union nut: attaches the pluggable
microphone to the unit
3.
Microphone plug: connects the
microphone to the unit
Figure 7.2: Microphone

pin 1 : microphone GND

pin 2 : microphone signal

pin 3 : unused

pin 4 : LED +

pin 5 : LED -
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The colour of the microphone indicator ring shows the
status of the microphone (refer to Table 7.2: LED ring
status).
Table 7.2: LED ring status
Color
Condition
Red (on)
Microphone active
Red (flash)
Last minute of speech time (if set
via software)
or
Speech request (if set via software)
7.5. Installation
and handling
The pluggable microphone has a screw connection.
For mounting, plug and fasten the microphone into
the unit.
Caution:
Do not force the microphone screw
thread while mounting the microphone
on the unit .
This can cause permanent damage to
the microphone and receptacle
connector on the Confidea WDU.
When mount the microphone onto the
delegate unit , turn only on the union
nut and not on the microphone tube
itself , as this can cause permanent
damage to the microphone and
receptacle connector on the Confidea
WDU.
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8.
8.2. Safety
Battery Pack
Figure 8.1: Battery label 1
8.1. Introduction
The Confidea wireless battery pack is used with the
wireless conference units. Refer to Table 8.1 for the
list of compatible devices.
Table 8.1: Compatible devices
Type
Art-nr
Description
Confidea DD
71.98.0001
Delegate Unit
Confidea CD
71.98.0011
Chairman Unit
Confidea 2D2D
71.98.0022
Delegate Unit
Confidea DV
71.98.0002
Delegate Unit
Confidea CV
71.98.0012
Chairman Unit
Confidea DI
71.98.0003
Delegate Unit
Confidea CI
71.98.0013
Chairman Unit
Confidea 2D2I
71.98.0024
Delegate Unit
Confidea DIV
71.98.0004
Delegate Unit
Confidea CIV
71.98.0014
Chairman Unit
Figure 8.2: Battery label 2
Table 8.2: Characteristics
Output voltage:
7.2V
Capacity:
6600 mAh
Charge time:
4 Hours
Max charge voltage:
15V
Charge current:
2A
Autonomy:
+ 20 Hours (Typical)
Dimensions(mm):
172 x 24 x 78
Caution:
To avoid damage, use only the charger
supplied by Televic to charge the
Confidea Battery Packs.
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8.3. Controls and indicators
8.4. Installation
The battery pack (refer to Figure 8.3) contains:
Install a charged battery pack in a compatible device
(refer to Table 8.1).
1. Test button:
Push to check the capacity and the status of
the battery pack.
2.
Capacity and status indicator:
Shows the capacity of the battery pack
(refer to Table 8.3) and the status of the charge
circuitry (refer to Table 8.4).
3. Clip:
Locks/unlocks the battery pack in the
wireless unit.
To check the condition of the battery pack, push the
test button 1 (refer to Figure 8.3).
The indicator is a five segment LED. The first LED
(LED1 closest to the test button) is red and indicates a
low capacity battery. The higher the charge, the
higher the number of LEDs that light up.
Table 8.3: Capacity Indicators
4. Power LED
Indicates that the charger is connected and
powered.
5. Charging LED:
Indicates the charging status (in progress or
completed) when the wall plug battery charger is
connected.
LED on
Remaining charge
LED 1 (red)
0-20% (<4hours)
LED 2 (orange)
20-40% (4-8 hours)
LED 3 (orange)
40-60% (8-12 hours)
LED 4 (green)
60-80% (12-16 hours)
LED 5 (green)
80-100% (16-20 hours)
6. Socket
To connect the charger plug.
Note:
The battery capacity as listed in Table 8.3
has an accuracy of 20%.
Figure 8.3: Confidea battery pack
After the display of the battery condition (for 4-5
seconds), the first three LEDs (LED1 to LED3) will
indicate the status of the charge circuitry (refer
to Table 8.4).
Table 8.4: Charge circuitry status
LED 3 is flashing:
Charging circuitry is ok
All other
indications:
Indicates a failure
Disconnect the charger from
the battery pack and remove
the battery pack from the
conference unit.
To charge a battery pack, refer to chapter 9.3
‘Charging a battery pack’.
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8.5. Storage and discharge
behaviour
Fig. 8.5.1: Capacity degradation as a function of
temperature
8.5.2. Store at 50% charge
Lithium ion cells self-discharge very slowly giving them
long shelf life.
Although the battery packs are protected against
unwanted self discharge it is advised to read the
following note concerning Li Ion battery pack
storage.
For maximum lifetime, we recommend to
charge the battery to approximately 50% of
its capacity before storing it for a long period
of time
8.5.3. Remove from unit for long
term storage
For long term storage, we recommend to
®
remove the Confidea battery from the
conference unit, even if the unit is switched
off. As indicated in fig 2. and fig.3, self
discharging rate of the battery can be
reduced to approximately 1/3 when the
battery is removed from the unit
Note:
Store at low temperature
Store at 50% charge
Remove from unit for long term storage
To maximize shelf life of your Li-Ion battery pack,
please take into account the following guidelines:
8.5.1. Store at low temperature
Storage temperature has the highest effect on selfdischarge. Higher temperatures increase self
discharge (Fig.1). Storage of cells and batteries in nontemperature controlled facilities in hot climates can
cause quicker self discharge. Hence the storage
conditions affect the shelf life of the product
Fig. 8.5.3.1: Self discharge - inserted in Confidea WDU
Fig. 8.5.3.1: Self discharge - removed from Confidea WDU
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9.
9.2. Installation
Wall plug battery
charger
Installing the plug of your need can be done by simply
sliding one of the interchangeable plugs on the
battery charger. (refer to Figure 9.1)
9.1. Introduction
Figure 9.1:Wall plug battery pack
Use the supplied wall plug battery charger to charge
the battery pack used with wireless conference units.
Refer to Table 9.2 for the compatible battery packs.
Table 9.1: Electrical properties
Input:
90-264V(AC) 50-60Hz
Output:
15V(DC), 2A
Caution:
To avoid damage, use only the charger
delivered by Televic to charge the
Confidea Battery Packs.
Table 9.2: Compatible battery packs
Type
Art-nr
Description
Confidea BP
71.80.9121
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion
battery pack.
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9.3. Charging a battery pack
Table 9.3: Charging status indicators
Connect the wall plug battery charger to the socket (6)
of the battery pack (refer to Figure 8.3). The Power
LED lights up (refer to Table 9.3).
Status
During the charge, the charging LED is lit, and the
capacity indicator shows the capacity of the battery
pack. The top LED segment of the capacity indicator
flashes (e.g.: if state of charge = 36% then LED2 will
blink). Pushing the test button has no effect when the
charge is in progress.
When the charging is completed, the charging LED (5)
and the capacity indicator (2) switch off. Push the test
button (1) to check the capacity of the battery pack.
The LED segment indicator will show the capacity of
the battery for a few seconds, then the status of the
battery (refer to chapter 8.4 ‘Installation’) will be
indicated.
Charge is in
progress
Charge is
completed
Charger is
disconnected
or not
powered
Power
LED
(green)
On
On
Off
Charging
LED
(yellow)
Capacity
indicator
On
On
(top LED
segment
flashes)
Off
Off
(Push test
button to
check the
capacity and
the status)
Off
Off
(Push test
button to
check the
capacity and
the status)
Note:
A battery pack can be charged
separately, or when inserted in a
wireless unit.
Note:
The wall plug charger can be used to
power a Confidea wireless unit. In
this case the battery pack needs to be
installed in the unit.
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9.4. Use of battery charging
tray
Type
Art-nr
Confidea CHT
71.98.0043
Description
Confidea wireless
Charging Tray.
Can be mounted in 19”
rack
Figure 9.4:Battery charging tray
Each battery charging tray can charge up to 6
battery packs simultaneously.
Mains AC supply
Max number of CHT
connected in daisy chain
110 – 125V
3
220 - 240V
8
Caution:
To avoid damage, or overheating ,
Confidea Charging Trays may not be
covered while batteries are plugged in!
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10. Wireless Conference
Access Point (WCAP)
10.2.3. Tripod Mounting
The WCAP can also be mounted on a tripod.
Figure 10.2: Tripod mounting
10.1. Introduction
All communication to and from the wireless units
is controlled by the WCAP.
10.2. Installation
10.2.1. General
Caution:
10.2.4. Antennas
Do not open the wireless access point.
Opening the wireless access point may
cause permanent damage to the
device. Opening WCAP is only
allowed by qualified personnel.
The WCAP has 3 antennas which can be positioned in
different directions independent from each other.
Caution:
Only use antennas supplied by Televic.
Use of other antennas can cause damage
to the unit and reduce system
performance.
10.2.2. Wall Mounting
The WCAP can be mounted on the wall by means of
the 2 fixing holes at the bottom side of the device
Figure 10.1: Wall mounting
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10.3. Connections and
Controls
Figure 10.4: WCAP connections
5
1.
7
8 4
Power Switch
3
5. LAN port
The WCAP can be switched on/off with the
power switch at the back of the WCAP.
2.
Through the LAN connector at the back of the
WCAP, a PC can be connected using a standard
cat. 5e FTP network cable.
Power Supply
The power supply for the wireless delegate units
is provided by batterypacks (see also chapter 8)
The power supply of the WCAP is provided by a
230VAC/24VDC adaptor
The WCAP can also be powered by a central unit
Confidea wired (48Vdc through the RJ45 cable)
or by connecting it to a SPL5525 (TCS5500) . In
both cases no separate 24Vdc power supply is
needed but still allowed.The WCAp detects
automatically which power supply is present
3.
2 1
6.
Status LEDS
The status LEDs give information on selected
mode, RF link quality (Signal/Noise Ratio) and
delegate unit detection
(see fig.10.5 ),
7.
Aux input
Auxiliary balanced input connector
8. Aux output
Digital Bus Connection
Auxiliary balanced output connector
The Connection with the Televic digital
conference bus is done through RJ45connectors at the back of the WCAP.
Connections can be made to Confidea wired or
SPL5525.
4.
Cable retention clip
The cable retention clip is used to safegard the
cable of the power adaptor
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Figure 10.5: LED indicators
Table 10.1: LED 1 - Mode
ON
Stand alone mode
BLUE BLINKING
Slave mode Confidea wired
GREEN BLINKING
Slave Mode TCS5500
Table 10.2: LED 2 (Red) - RF link quality
OFF
RF LINK OK
SLOW BLINKING
10<SNRAVG<15
BLINKING
5<SNRAVG<10
ON
SNRAVG<5
Table 10.3: LED 3 (Blue) - Status
BLINKING
No units initialized
ON
At least 1 unit has been
connected with the WCAP
All 3 LEDs blincking simultaneously indicate network
errors (e.g. wrong slave setting)
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Section 3 – System Configuration
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11. Accessing the builtin web server
11.1. Introduction
The WCAP has a built-in web server that allows you
to set/monitor certain parameters characterizing the
wireless conference system.
Figure 11.2: Reset button
The following is a step-by-step guide to give you a
general idea of how to access your WCAP.
11.2. First time access
11.2.1. Step 1 – Reset
Note:
This step is only required if the default
settings have been altered.
Follow these steps to reset the access point (WCAP)
Figure 11.1: Power connection and power switch
24V

Unplug ALL connections

Connect the power cord

Activate the WCAP by flipping the power switch
to the “on” position

Hold down the reset button for at least 5
seconds using a fine object or stylus.
This “hard reset” will restore the default
settings in the WCAP. Please refer to Default
Settings to get a complete overview of all default
settings.
ON

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and back “on” for the reset to take effect
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11.2.2. Step 2 – PC or MAC TCP/IP
setup

Right-click on Local Area Connection (refer to
Figure 11.4).

Double-click on Properties
Figure 11.4: Network Connections
Note:
The WCAP has a default fixed IP address
and subnet mask:
 IP:
192.168.0.10
 Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
In order to access the built-in web server for the
first time, the TCP IP settings from the PC or
MAC must be modified. A fixed IP address has to
be set. Therefore follow the instructions below.
Assigning a Static IP Address in WINDOWS
XP/2000

Go to the ‘ Control Panel’ (refer to Figure 11.3)

Double-click on Network Connections

Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click Properties

Input your IP Address and subnet mask (refer to
Figure 11.5).
The IP Addresses on the network must be within
the same range. The default IP address from the
WCAP is 192.168.0.10 so the computer should
have an IP Address that is within the same
subnet, like 192.168.0.11 and 192.168.0.20. The
subnet mask must be the same for all equipment
on the network: 255.255.255.0)

Click OK
Figure 11.3: Control Panel
Note:
Be sure not to use the IP address
192.168.0.10 for your computer, as this
is reserved and used by the WCAP as a
default.
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Figure 11.5: TCP/IP properties
Figure 11.7:Netwerk and Sharing Center
Assigning a Static IP Address in WINDOWS
VISTA

Go to the ‘ Control Panel’ (refer to Figure 11.3)

Double-click on Network and Sharing Center

Right-click on Local Area Connection (refer to
Figure 11.8: Local Area Connection).

Double-click on Properties
Figure 11.8: Local Area Connection
Figure 11.6:Control Panel


Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (refer to
Figure 11.9 : Local Area Connection Properties).
Click on Manage Network Connections
(refer to Figure 11.3)
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Figure 11.9 : Local Area Connection Properties
Assigning a Static IP Address in WINDOWS 7
-
Go to ‘Control Panel’ (refer to Figure
11.10:Control Panel0)
-
Double-click on Network and Sharing center
Figure 11.10:Control Panel
-
Click on Change adapter settings
(refer to Figure 11.11: Netwerk and Sharing)
Figure 11.11: Netwerk and Sharing

Click Properties

Input your IP Address and subnet mask (refer to
Figure 11.5).
The IP Addresses on the network must be within
the same range. The default IP address from the
WCAP is 192.168.0.10 so the computer should
have an IP Address that is within the same
subnet, like 192.168.0.11 and 192.168.0.20. The
subnet mask must be the same for all equipment
on the network: 255.255.255.0)

-
Right-click on Local Area Connection ( refer
to Figure 11.12: local Area Connections)
Click on Properties
Figure 11.12: local Area Connections
Click OK
-
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to Figure 11.13: Local Area Connections
Properties).
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Figure 11.14: TCP/IP Properties
Figure 11.13: Local Area Connections Properties
-
Click properties
-
Input your IP Address and subnet mask
(refer to Figure 11.14: TCP/IP Properties).
The IP Addresses on the network must be
within the same range. The default IP
address from the WCAP is 192.168.1.111 so
the computer should have an IP Address
that is within the same subnet, like
192.168.0.11 and 192.168.0.20. The subnet
mask must be the same for all equipment
on the network: 255.255.255.0)
-
Click OK
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Assigning a Static IP Address with
MACINTOSCH OSX

Go to the Apple Menu and select System
Preferences

Click on Network

Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down
menu

Select Manually in the Configure pull-down
menu

Input the Static IP Address and the Subnet Mask
Address in the appropriate fields. (The IP
Addresses on the network must be within the
same range. The default IP address from the
WCAP is 192.168.0.10 so the computer should
have an IP Address that is sequential, like
192.168.0.11 and 192.168.0.20. The subnet
mask must be the same for all equipment on the
network: 255.255.255.0)

Click Apply Now
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Note:
If you have a proxy server or firewall
installed on your computer check the
connection restrictions to the WCAP IP
address and content that uses java
scripts.
Please refer to the documentation that
came with your installation for the
correct settings.
In this example the PC has normally “10.0.40.41” as
IP address. Now IP Address “192.168.0.15” (e.g.) has
to be added to be able to access the web-server of
the WCAP.
Reference:
Please refer to the documentation that
came with your PC or MAC installation
for additional information and the
correct settings.
Figure 11.16 : DNS and Gateway settings
Assigning multiple IP Addresses (IP – Aliasing)
To use multiple tcp_ip addresses on your PC , set a
fixed IP address first as explained above and add the
appropriate Subnet Mask , Default Gateway and the
DNS server addresses.
The Default Gateway and DNS servers can be
determined by executing the command ipconfig /all
in a “cmd” screen
Windows XP : click on Start > RUN > cmd
Windows Vista : click on Start > All Program Files >
Accessories > Command Prompt
(refer to Figure 11.15 : Command prompt ).
Next click on “Advanced” and “Add”… to add IP
Address(es) and click 2x OK. (refer to Figure 11.17:
Adding IP-Addresses).
Figure 11.15 : Command prompt
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Figure 11.17: Adding IP-Addresses
11.2.3. Step 3 – Cable Setup
LAN
Connect your computer (PC or MAC) to the LAN
port using a straight-through patch cable.
11.2.4. Step 4 – Accessing WCAP
Figure 11.14 : Internet Explorer address bar

Open Internet Explorer or any other browser
(with the computer connected to the WCAP)

Enter 192.168.0.10 into the Address Bar, push
Enter
Figure 11.15: WCAP password page
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The Default Password is “123”

Click “OK”
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11.2.5. Step 5 – Default Screen
11.3. Setting the IP address
After successfully establishing a connection to the
WCAP and passing the password screen, the default
WCAP screen appears.
Figure 11.18 : WCAP default screen
After you successfully accessed the WCAP for the
first time (refer to 11.2 ‘First time access’) you can
customize the TCP/IP settings to allow the WCAP into
your own personal or company LAN network.

Select the “TCP/IP settings” sub tab in the
“Setup” menu (refer to Figure 11.19: Confidea
wireless setup menu)
Figure 11.19: Confidea wireless setup menu
Note 11.2-1
Confidea wireless webserver has been
fully tested successfully on Windows
Internet Explorer 8 and 9 ,Google
Chrome , Firefox and Safari

In the TCP/IP settings - screen you can modify
the TCP/IP settings of the WCAP (refer to Figure
11.20).
1.
The name of the installed conference system can
be customized.
2.
The MAC address of the WCAP (fixed)
3.
The IP address mode determines how the WCAP
will get its IP address
However , since there exists a wide
variaty of web browsers , which are
subject to regular updates , 100% correct
functionality of Confidea wireless
webserver on all browser types can not
be guaranteed, because some actions
may be blocked by specific browsers.
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Static: in this mode the IP address and
subnet mask is fixed and must be provided
in the appropriate fields.

DHCP: DHCP stands for Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol and is a protocol
used by the WCAP to obtain the
parameters necessary for operation in an
Internet Protocol network automatically.
This protocol reduces system
administration workload, allowing the
WCAP to be added to the network with
little or no manual configuration.

Gateway setting
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11.4. Updating SW
Note:
11.4.1. General info
There must be a DHCP server on the
network that dynamically assigns IP
addresses when using the DHCP setting.
After first startup it is advised to check if there are
SW updates available on the Televic website:
4.
Here you can enter the desired fixed IP address.
Only applicable in fixed IP address mode.
5.
Here you can enter the desired subnet mask.
Only applicable in fixed IP address mode.
6.
Here you can set the desired gateway settings
7.
Press this button to save the modified values.
http://www.televicconference.com/en/confidea_wireless_conference_sys
tem?tab=264
Unzip the files to a location on your hard drive where
you can easily find them back .
The zip file also contains a readme.txt file which
contains a short overview of the various files and
version nrs (see example below)
Note:
The new TCP/IP settings will only be
active after repowering the WCAP
Example content of readme.txt :
Figure 11.20: Screen TCP/IP settings
WCAP+:
- Firmware: 2.03.06
1
- FPGA: 4.05.01
2
- Webserver : 2.04
3
Delegate:
4
- Firmware: 3.04.04
5
- STM FPGA: 4.03.02
6
- ATM FPGA: 4.03.04
7
Switch on the Confidea Access Point and all wireless
Confidea WDUs that need updating.
With a regular internet browser, go the Access Point
web server . (see also Note 11.2-1
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Caution:
Do not switch off the Confidea Wireless
Access Point or any of the Confidea wireless
Delegate Units while the upload is in
progress.
Note:
11.4.3. What webbrowser to use?
If the connection is lost after a failed update
session then the hard coded web server link
has to be used to proceed with the update.
Since there exists a wide variaty of web browsers ,
which are subject to regular updates , 100% correct
functionality of Confidea wireless webserver on all
browser types can not be guaranteed, because some
actions may be blocked by specific browsers.
http://192.168.0.10/sublinks/update_main_
gold.shtml
If the current Firmware version is 0.21 or lower
, only Internet Explorer should be used for updates
11.4.2. New update method
If the current Firmware version is 2.xx.xx or
higher then Google Chrome , Firefox or Safari is
The update procedure has been significantly
simplified compaired with Confidea 1.0.
Only one file for WCAP+ and one file for WDU need
to be uploaded.
The updates are done via “tuf” files which contain
all necessary files, that the device needs
recommended. When using Internet Explorer
progress bars may not be visible depending on I.E.
version.
Remark if I.E. was used and progressbars are not
However , to make older equipment compatible with
this new update method , some additional steps may
be required , as will be explained further in this
procedure
Before continuing the update procedure , initialize
the delegate units and check via the “unit monitoring
“ tabblad which ones have a firmware version <
visible , it is still possible to open another connection
with the WCAP+ using i.e. Google Chrome and this
way monitor the update progress.
11.4.4. Updating WCAP+ with older
firmware
03.04.XXXX
(WCAP+ firmware version
lower then 2.01.09 )
This info will be needed before starting the
WDU update later on in this procedure
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A green progress bar appears at the bottom of the
screen and after +/- 5 sec the screen is refreshed.
Upload is finished.
Note:
Depending on the used
webbrowsertype and version , the
progressbar may not always be visible.
For WCAP+’s with AP SW version 2.01.09 or higher
, steps 1 , 2 and 3 must be skipped
First the new webserver needs to be loaded into the
WCAP+ ; for this select the Service – Update screen
Attention : The name of the file must be exactly “
firmware_ap.bin ”
Step 2:
In the Web Server Update screen , browse to and
select the “webrombin.bin” file to update the
webserver.
Figure21: Update screen
Select “upload to AP”. A green progress bar appears
at the bottom of the screen and after +/- 5 sec the
screen is refreshed.
Upload is finished.
Note:
Depending on the used
webbrowsertype and version , the
progressbar may not always be visible.
The configuration index is to be left at “1” (default).
SW update must be done in the following order:
Step 1:
In the AP Update screen , browse to and select from
the” transitional files for WCAP plus” , the DSP
Bootfile “firmware_ap.bin” file to update the AP.
Select “upload to AP”.
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After reboot of the WCAP+ the update screen should
look like shown below
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Step 3:
Note:
After updating the WCAP+ , check through the
webserver “summary” section if the SW update
has been successfull, as some types of anti-virus
SW and/or firewall restrictions may block the
updates .
If needed disable the anti-virus SW for the
duration of the WCAP+ SW update.
firmware version of transitional files should be
2.01.11
Remark : if the webpage is not automatically
reloaded after 5 min. , you may reload the page
manually
After upload is finished the WCAP+ reboots
automatically and login is needed
.
Crosscheck the firmware , FPGA and Webserver
version with the ones mentioned in the readme.txt
file (see chapter 11.4.1) , to check if update has
succeeded
11.4.5. Updating WCAP+ with
firmware version ≥ 2.01.09
Update procedure has been significantly simplified
compaired with Confidea 1.0.
Only one file for WCAP+ needs to be uploaded.
Every “tuf” file contains all DSP , FPGA and template
files , that the device needs
Step 4:
In the AP update screen , browse to and select the
“wcap-…. tuf” file to update the WCAP+.
Click on “upload “ to start the upload procedure :
following screens appear
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Step 5:
Caution:
Before starting SW update of WDU, make sure the
batteries of ALL WDU’s are charged up to at least
20% !
During WDU SW update procedure do not move
any WDU’s !
Updating SW of WDU’s with insufficient
batterycharge or while WDU’s are moved around
may result in slowdown of or even failed update
procedure !
11.4.6. Updating WDUs with
firmware < 03.04.xxx
Make sure the STM mode is selected in
the“Conference management – general “ tabblad
In the “Init units” tabblad , select “manual init” >
“clear list” > “start init” to intialise all WDUs with a
firmware version < 03.04.XXXX > “Save and stop init”
First check if all units are still connected via the
“Conference Management -> Unit Monitoring” tab.
Step 6:
Caution:
Before starting the WDU update , make sure to
select a manual black marked RF Frequency
setting , NO RADAR frequency (radar frequencies
are marked in blue in RF freq drop down list)!
Automatic frequency setting or radar frequency
setting can cause a failed update due to sudden
frequency jump.
In the AP update screen , browse to and select the
“transitional-wdu-1.2.xx.tuf …. tuf” file to update
the WDU.
Click on “upload “ to start the upload procedure :
following screens appear . If the progress bar does
not appear immedialtely , it is allowed to do a
refresh of the update screen to check if the upload
has indeed started.
This update process may take up to +/_ 5min.
After the update , the WDUs will reboot
automatically .
For WDU’s with firmware version 3.0.4 or higher ,
step 5 and step 6 must be skipped
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During the update the leds next to the microphone
button should blink red for a few seconds and shortly
green , red for a few seconds again , etc…
If the leds blink only red , then the update procedure
is not continuoing because one or more delegate
units are not responding , e.g. because of an empty
battery
Check “Unit Monitoring tabblad” and verify if all
units have reconnected with the new SW version
Crosscheck with the content of the readme.txt file
(see chapter 11.4.1)
In the “Init units” tabblad , select “manual init” >
“clear list” > “start init” to intialise all WDUs with a
firmware version ≥ 03.04.XXXX > “Save and stop init”
First check if all units are still connected via the
“Conference Management -> Unit Monitoring” tab.
Step 8
In the AP update screen , browse to and select the
“wdu-1.2.xx.tuf …. tuf” file to update the WDU.
Click on “upload “ to start the upload procedure :
following screens appear . If the progress bar does
not appear immediately , it is allowed to do a refresh
of the update screen to check if the upload has
indeed started.
If some WDUs show alternating green leds , then
this means that the update failed due to
interference or bad RF link . In this case repeat the
steps 5 & 6 until all units are updated to firmware
version 03.04.XXXX and startup normally
11.4.7. Updating WDUs with
firmware ≥ 03.04.xxx
Update procedure has been significantly simplified
compaired with Confidea 1.0.
Only one file for WDU’s needs to be uploaded.
Every “tuf” file contains all DSP , FPGA and template
files , that the devices need
Step 7
Make sure the STM mode is selected in the
“Conference management – general “ tabblad
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During the update the leds next to the microphone
button should blink red for a few seconds and shortly
green , red for a few seconds again , etc…
If the leds blink only red , then the update procedure
is not continuoing because one or more delegate
units are not responding , e.g. because of an empty
battery
The entire update process may take up to +/_ 30min.
After the update , the WDUs will reboot
automatically .
Check “Unit Monitoring tabblad” and verify if all
units have reconnected with the new SW version
Crosscheck with the content of the readme.txt file
(see chapter 11.4.1)
If some WDUs show alternating green leds , then
this means that the update failed due to
interference or bad RF link . In this case repeat the
step 8 until all units are updated to firmware
version 03.04.XXXX and startup normally .
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12.1. Setup
12.1.1. Summary
Device information
General device information is summarized in this
section.

System Name: Displays the system name.
Configured in the TCP/IP settings page.

IP Address: Displays the device IP address.

Subnet Mask: Displays the currently configured
IP subnet mask.

Address Mode: Displays the protocol used to
define the IP address.

Base MAC Address: Displays the device MAC
address.
System Information
Here you can find information about the components
inside the system.
Hardware components and software components
each have their own version.
PS :
In case for some reason only specific files needs to be
updated , there exists still the option to update files
b.m.o. the update interface screen of Confidea 1.0
To use this feature “Old Update System”
See manual Confidea 1.0 for further details
12. Web server

Serial Number: Displays the serial number of the
device.

Model Name: Displays the device model name.

Hardware Version: Displays the hardware
version number.

Boot Version: Indicates the system boot version
currently running on the device.

Firmware Version: Displays the
firmware/software version.

FPGA VHDL Version: Displays the VHDL version
for the FPGA.
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RF hardware 1 Version: Displays the RF hardware
version for the active module.

RF hardware 2 Version: Displays the RF hardware
version for the passive module.

RF Firmware 1 Version: Displays the RF firmware
version for the active module.

RF Firmware 2 Version: Displays the RF firmware
version for the passive module.
Note:
When pressing the ‘Save’ button, the
active settings are stored in memory and
recalled after power-down.
12.1.3. Country selection
Note:
Select the correct country the system is working in.
This setting will affect the available frequencies and
output power of the HF-carriers.
Use this information when you contact
the service department in case you
experience problems with the system.
12.1.2. TCP/IP settings
12.1.4. Admin
Identification
The default password = 123

System Name: Defines the user-defined system
name.
Change password

Base MAC Address: Displays the MAC addresses
assigned to the system.
IP configuration
Only users that know the password are
authenticated to use and consult the Confidea WCAP
web pages!
In this section the password can be redefined:
In this section you can configure how the system will
acquire its IP address

1.
Enter the OLD password
2.
Enter a new password (Max. 30
characters long)
3.
Confirm the new password
4.
Submit the values to the server and
wait for the result.
5.
When no password is entered , the
webserver has an auto login function
IP Address Mode: Retrieves the IP address using
DHCP or Static.
DHCP: Retrieves the IP address using DHCP.
Static: The IP address is statically defined.

IP Address: Defines the system IP address.

Subnet Mask: Defines the system IP address
mask.
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Automatically
Note:
The old password will work as long as no
positive feedback has been received.
When the ‘Automatically’ setting has been selected,
the system will decide automatically on which
frequency to operate, based on its measurements of
the available spectrum. In this way, interference with
equipment that operates nearby is avoided.
12.1.5. License
Frequencies listed in BLACK color.
When one of the frequencies is selected out of the
list, the system will be forced to work on that
frequency and will not automatically switch to
another channel in the case that interference should
occur.
The default license allows up to 16 translation
channels to be distributed to the delegate units
when the Confidea wireless system is used in
combination with a TCS5500 , TCS2500 or Confidea
wired Wired system. Each license code is linked to
the serial number of the WCAP+.
Frequencies listed in BLUE color.
Some frequencies require a special procedure before
equipment can occupy the channel. These
frequencies are indicated with a blue color.
Compliancy with the ETSI EN301893 standard
requires a channel availability check on these special
frequencies before one of these frequencies can be
used.
There are currently no extra license depending
features available
This also implicates that, although an operating
frequency has been manually selected, the system
will still switch to another available channel when a
radar signal or other interfering signal has been
detected on that channel.
12.2. RF Configuration
12.2.1. General
Power
Room size: the transmitted output power will be
adjusted to cover the configured room size.
Note:
The channel availability check takes 60
seconds. During that time delegate units
cannot connect to the Confidea Access
Point
The system will select the appropriate power setting
when the auto setting has been selected
Frequency
The drop down list box allows you to select the
frequency on which the system needs to operate.
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A channel where radar detection is necessary and
the availability check has been performed.
This visualization of channel availability and quality
helps to select a fixed RF channel in case the system
is set not to work in automatic mode.
Frequencies listed in RED color.
Some frequencies will be marked in red indicating
that an interfering signal was detected on that
channel. The interference severity can be monitored
in the quality pages.
Frequencies listed in dark RED color.
In a channel where radar detection is necessary, an
existing signal has been detected.
12.2.5. Quality 5.8 GHz ISM
On this webpage the expected quality for each
possible RF channel in the 5.8 GHz ISM band can be
monitored.
This visualization of channel availability and quality
helps to select a fixed RF channel in case the system
is set not to work in automatic mode.
12.2.2. Quality 2.4 GHz ISM
Channel Quality
Note:
On this webpage the expected quality for each
possible RF channel in the 2.4GHz ISM band can be
monitored.
The channel availability is visualized using
colors:
This visualization of channel availability and quality
helps to select a fixed RF channel in case the system
is set not to work in automatic mode.
See also notes on Page 54

A full GREEN bar indicates the
channel is available 100% of the
time. This channel is thus safe to use.

A full RED bar indicates the channel
is fully occupied by other radio
devices. This channel should not be
used to operate the wireless
Confidea system.

The more activity on a channel, the
more the corresponding bar will
color RED, and thus the more likely
interference will occur with other
systems.
12.2.3. Quality 5.15 – 5.35 GHz
On this webpage the expected quality for each
possible RF channel in the 5.15-5.35 GHz band can be
monitored.
This visualization of channel availability and quality
helps to select a fixed RF channel in case the system
is set not to work in automatic mode.
12.2.4. Quality 5.47 – 5.725 GHz
On this webpage the expected quality for each
possible RF channel in the 5.47-5.725 GHz band can
be monitored.
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Defines the maximum number of chairmen
microphones that can be activated on top of the
already active microphones , even if the
maximum number of active microphones is
already reached. The system can handle a total
number of max. 6 active microphones , including
chairman microphones.
Note:
From time to time, the Confidea wireless
system will also measure its own activity
in the channel on which it is currently
operating.
This results in a RED indication on the
corresponding bar graph, but does not
affect the reliable operation of the
system.
Remark:
Max 1 chairman can be used in stand-alone
mode. The Confidea CS software or
Confidea central unit can be used if more
than 1 chairman units are required.
12.3. Conference
Management
Note:
12.3.1. General
Choosing a high number of active
microphones will limit the number of
interpretation channels.
Conference Configuration

Maximum Number of Active Microphones:
Defines the maximum number of simultaneous
active microphones. The system can handle a
maximum number of 6 active microphones.

Microphone Mode:
Defines the conference mode.
No request :
Microphones can only be switched on by
operators via users SW
With Request:

Enables the participant to send a request to
speak to the chairman or conference operator
by pressing the microphone button (or to cancel
his request by pressing the microphone button
again). Once the floor is requested, the green
LED on the right side of the microphone button
Maximum Number of Guaranteed Chairman
Microphones:
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will flash. This means that the conference unit is
in request mode.
The chairman or conference operator grants the
participant the permission to speak by using the
NEXT button or by clicking the green
microphone on the computer screen in case the
Confidea wireless system is connected to a
central unit and PC control software is used.
While the conference unit is in request, the
indicator ring of the microphone will flash.
With Request No Clear:
Enables the participant to send a request to
speak to the conference operator or chairman.
However, he cannot cancel his request. The
chairman or conference operator grants the
participant the right to speak by using the NEXT
button or by clicking the green microphone on
the computer screen in case the Confidea
wireless system is connected to a central unit
and PC control software is used.
While the conference unit is in request, the red
signal ring of the microphone will flash.
When the maximum allowed number of
microphones are switched on, activation of an
additional microphone will automatically switch
off the microphone that was active for the
longest time. Again, the Chairmen units can
always be activated, regardless of the number of
microphones already switched on.
Group 1:
Enables one microphone at a time to be active
without a request for activation. Other
participants can switch their microphone in
request mode; the first applicant gets the floor
when the delegate who has the floor turns off
his active microphone or when the chairman or
conference operator grants the participant the
permission to talk by using the NEXT button or
by clicking the green microphone on the
computer screen.
Group 2:
Direct Access:
Enables the participant to turn on or off his
microphone at any time. The only limitation here
is the maximum number of microphones that
may be active simultaneously.
FIFO:
In this conference mode, only one microphone
can be active at a time without intervention of
the conference operator. Activation of another
microphone switches off the current active
microphone.
Enables two microphones to be active at the
same time. Other participants can switch their
microphone in request mode; the first applicant
who requested the floor gets the floor when one
of the currently active microphones is turned off
or when the chairman or conference operator
grants the participant the permission to talk.
Group 3:
Works the same way as Group 1 and Group 2,
with the alteration that three participants can
have the floor at the same time.
The only exception here is that the chairman
microphone can always be activated..
Group 4:
Works exactly like Group 1 and Group 2, with
the alteration that four participants can have the
floor at the same time.
Override:
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Works like the FIFO mode; however multiple
microphones can be active at the same time. The
number of microphones that can be active
simultaneously is set by "Maximum Number of
active Microphones" setting.
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Last mic on
When this option is set , the audio of the last
microphone which was switched off, still
captures the sound , this way acting as an
ambient microphone. In this situation the mic
ringled and mic leds are not on anymore .When
any other microphone is switched on again , the
“ambient” microphone is then switched off.

Limiter gain: select the gain limiter setting of the
microphones:
0 = max setting , i.e. results in highest sensitivity
of the microphone
This last mic on option is only possible in stand
alone mode
-18 = min setting , i.e. results in lowest sensitivity
of the microphones and no audio compression
Note:
The setting Maximum Number of Active
Microphones has priority over the group
setting , so regardless the chosen group
setting , the number of participants that
can have the floor at the same time is
always limited by the Maximum Number
of Active Microphones setting.
Note:
Set this on “-18” in case an external PA
system with compressor limiter is used !
Note:
If the Confidea wireless system is
connected to a Televic conference system
central unit, the conference mode
settings will be managed from that
central unit.

Autogain reduction : reduces the gain per
microphone in relation to the # of active
microphones
0 = no gainreduction
..
..
9 = max gainreduction
Reference:
When using Confidea wireless in
conjunction with other Televic
conference systems and PC control
software, please refer to the User
Manual of those systems for more
information on the use and setting of
the various conference modes.

Volume: Defines the loudspeaker volume.
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VOX
Vox Time out
Confidea 2.0 contains also VOX functionality :
microphones are switched on by voice detection
Determines the time in sec the microphone stays on
after no more sound is detected
VOX time out setting which is to high might result in
other microphones not being switched on because
max amount of allowed microphones is reached and
previous used microphones are not released.
Vox time out setting which is to low might result in
interrupted audio when there is a pause or low
passage in the audio.
VOX can only be combined with Override and Direct
access mode
VOX – direct access results in a more stable switch
on/off behaviour . Certainly in combination with a
short time out setting , FIFO-Override will result in a
more “nervous” switch on/off behavior
When longer time out settings are used , Vox –
Override can be a better choice then Vox-Direct
access because this way it is avoided that the next
microphone can not yet be switched on because the
time out of another one has not yet passed.
Vox Treshold
Vox Pencil drop suppression
Avoids accidental microphone activation because of
short sounds. This setting may cause a short mic
activation delay
General remark on use of VOX : A high limiter gain
setting combined with strong audio input may result
in the perception that the VOX activation is to slow
due to the limiter release time.
Interpreter Configuration
determines the sound level needed to activate the
mic by VOX
VOX treshold is to be chosen in such way that a
microphone is switched on directly after the person
begins to speak.
Defines the number of broadcasted interpretation
channels. A (default) maximum of 16 interpreter
channels can be set.
A threshold setting whichs to high might result in a
microphone not being switched on or switched on to
late
A threshold setting which is to low might results in a
microphone being switched on by ambient sound
Note:
Choosing a high number of interpretation
channels will limit the number of
maximum microphone channels.
Remark : also the limiter gain setting will influence
the choice of the Treshold level .
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Note:
Note:
Although it is possible to select the
highest setting of number of active
microphones together with the highest
number of interpretation channels, it is
advised to use the settings that are not
marked in red!
The ATM mode limits the max amount of
translationchannels to 4 !
Note:
Using settings marked in red may
influence audio quality and max. reach
In environments were interference from
wifi signals Is an issue , ATM mode in
combination with a manual fixed
frequency setting in the RLAN LOW or
ISM 5gHz band is recommended to limit
the risk of disturbed audio due to RF
interference ! (see also chapter 5.2.1
Operating Mode
The selection between “stand alone” mode (without
the use of a central unit) and Confidea wired or
TCS5500 CPU can be made.
12.3.2. Unit Monitoring
Robustness mode
The Confidea wireless conference system 2.0 has a
new feature which enables a choice between 2 RF
Robustness modes :.
Figure 12: Unit monitoring List
STM
Init State
is the same transmission mode as is used in the
Confidea wireless conference system 1.0

Units Initialized: Displays the number of
initialized units currently linked to the system.
ATM mode

Units in Init List: Displays the total number of
initialized units in the list.
This transmission mode is specifically intended to be
used in very challenging environments where a high
density of wifi signals is present , which may cause RF
interferences when STM mode is used..
Unit List
In this section a unit summary is displayed.

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Displays the microphone number.
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Serial Number:
Displays the unit serial number.

Status:
Displays the unit status. Units can either be
‘Connected ‘or ‘Disconnected’.
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Init
Init Control:

Manual:
In manual mode, each units needs to be
initialized manually, by pressing the microphone
button, before it is added to the Init List.

‘Start Init’:
Pressing this control will start an initialization
cycle. The green and red Microphone Status
LEDs wil blink until the delegate unit has been
recognized as ready to log on, by the Confidea
Access Point. Once recognized , only the red
Microphone Status LEDs will blink . Now the
units are ready to initialize. Pressing the
microphone button of each unit that needs to
log on to the system , will register that unit
within the Access Point.

‘Save and Stop Init’:
This will stop the initialization and save the init
list to memory. To add more units, restart the
init cycle.

‘Clear Init List:
This will clear the init list and allow you to start
from scratch to build an init list.
To add delegate units to an existing initialization,
just start init without clearing Init list.
Battery status:
Displays the remaining battery capacity. The
value indicates how many hours the unit can still
be used before the rechargeable battery is
depleted.

Open Access:
When the system is set to ‘Open Access’ any
delegate or chairman unit that powers up within
the range of a Confidea Access Point will log
itself on to that access point, and its ID will be
added to the Init List
Link Quality:
Displays an indication of the quality of the radio
link the unit and the Confidea access point. The
quality is expressed as Excellent, Good, Fair and
Low.


Version
Displays the SW version of the delegate units
Note:
During the first minutes a unit is switched
on, the battery status is not accurate and
higher values can be displayed. This is
caused by an averaging process and
notby the behavior of the batteries.
12.3.3. Init Units
Init State


Units Initialized:
Displays the number of initialized units currently
linked to the system.
Units in Init List:
Displays the total number of initialized units
included in the list
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Log List
Logging settings
On this web page, a list of events are displayed that
occurred in the access point. This will help to
diagnose the system when necessary.
The type of events that are to be shown can be
selected
Messages
Errors
Settings
Warnings
Control buttons
General info

This button starts capturing the access point
events.

This button stops capturing the access point
events.

This button select the complete logging info to
enable copy into a text file
Use the MS Windows Copy-Paste facilities to
export the log list.

This button will clear the events that were
previously captured.

This button allows to reopen the logging in a
separate screen
An indication is shown on
packet loss (determines the RF link quality )
for uplink and downlink
Band congestion
# delegates connected and initalised
Robustness mode
# mics on
12.4.2. Update SW
See chapter 11.4
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
12.5. Encryption
12.5.1. Key Assignment
Introduction
To ensure a highly secured wireless system, the
Confidea wireless system uses an encryption
algorithm and mechanism that is fixed and cannot be
changed.
‘Upload’ key:
Pressing this button will upload the custom key
to all units, currently logged on to the system.
Units can only obtain the customer specific key
during initialization. As soon as the initialization
has been closed it will not be possible to access
the system with other units.
13. Initialization
The information that is transmitted over the radio
link is encrypted with a key to make it inaccessible
rd
for 3 party equipment. This key is default and
identical for all Televic units.
13.1. Introduction
Security can be increased by adding a custom key,
that is specific to a certain set-up or installation. Only
the units and access point that share the same
encryption key are able to communicate with each
other. In this way, the system has become customer
exclusive and as a result an even higher degree of
security has been reached. One default key and 15
custom keys can be used.
In stand-alone mode it is not required to initialize the
units. However, if you want to authorize the wireless
units that will be connected into the system you can
follow the unit initialization procedure.
(see also chapter 14 Encryption)
Encryption Key
In coupled mode, the same initialization procedures
have to be followed as defined in the documentation
from the central unit.
To personalize the system and to further extend the
confidentiality of your wireless conference system a
unique encryption key can be defined.

Default Key:
When selecting this key, information over the
wireless link is encrypted, using the Televic
default key, used by all Televic equipment

Custom Key:
To further increase security, or to limit the
access to the Access Point only to a well
controlled number of delegate units, a custom
key can be generated and sent to those units
that are allowed to join. The result of this action
is that only the units that know this key can
access the system and participate in the
conference

‘Calc.l’ key:
Pressing this button will randomly generate a
128 bit key. The key appears in the window and
can still be edited by the user.
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To select ‘Open Access’ click the radio button next to
‘Open Access’ on the ‘Init Units’ page (refer to Figure
13.3)
13.2. Stand-alone mode
13.2.1. Access modes
Figure 13.3: Init units page - Open access
When you use the Confidea wireless system in standalone mode, i.e. with no connection to a Confidea
wired or TCS5500 central unit, the WCAP is
responsible for the unit initialization and access
control.
In stand-alone mode, the WCAP supports two kinds
of access: open access and controlled access.


Open access: This is the default mode. Any unit
can connect to the WCAP without authorization
procedure
Select this mode if the wireless units are not required
to be authorized, before they are allowed to connect
with the WCAP.
This mode is especially useful for a fast setup.
Controlled access: a unit can only connect after
going through an initialization and authorization
procedure.
Note:
Avoid using Open Access in areas with
more than one active Confidea wireless
system, as there is no control over
which WCAP the delegate units will
connect to.
13.2.2. Selecting the Access Mode
To select the desired access mode go to the “Init
Units” sub tab in the “Conference Management”
menu from the web server (refer to Figure 13.1)
Figure 13.1: Web server init page selection
To select ‘Controlled Access’ click the radio button
next to ‘Manual’ on the ‘Init Units’ page (refer to
Figure 13.4)
To control which wireless units connect with the
WCAP a manual initialization of the units is required.
Figure 13.4: Init units page - Manual
The following screen will appear:
Figure 13.2: Unit init page
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Only the units that have been initialized and listed in
the Init List will now be able to join the conference.
13.2.3. Unit initialization in
‘Open Access’ mode
The init list is stored in the WCAP and stays in
memory even after switching the WCAP off.
Switch on all wireless units and wait a few seconds
until the units have discovered the WCAP (see
chapter 10)
Next time the WCAP and delegate units are switched
on, only these units that are in the Init List will be
allowed to connect to the WCAP.
All active wireless units will automatically connect
with the WCAP and join the conference.
13.2.5. Adding a new unit in
‘Open Access’ mode
13.2.4. Unit initialization in
‘Controlled Access’ mode
In ‘Open access’ mode, adding a unit requires simply
to switch the unit on.
In this mode, a manual initialization is required.
The manual initialization procedure requires the use
of the 3 buttons on the web server displayed above:
“Start Init”, “Save and Stop Init” and “Clear Init List”.
It will then automatically connect to the WCAP in
operation.
Take the following steps to initialize all units:
Note:
1.
Switch on all wireless units and wait a few
seconds until the units have discovered the
WCAP
2.
Select the “Clear Init List”,
, to
clear any previously created initialization list.
3.
Start the new initialization by selecting the “Start
When multiple WCAPs with ‘Open
Access’ are in operation in the same
area, there is no control over which
WCAP the new unit will connect to.
Init”,
,button.
After you started the new initialization, the red
Microphone Status LED’s on all wireless units
will start to blink.
4.
To add a unit to the initialization list, press the
microphone button of the unit to add.
5.
The LEDs will go out indicating that the unit has
been added to the list.
6.
Repeat step 3 for each unit that needs to be
added.
7.
When finished, stop and save the initialization by
pressing the “Save and Stop Init” button,
.
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13.2.6. Adding a new unit in
‘Controlled Access’ mode
13.2.7. Reviewing Init information
In a ‘Controlled Access’ set-up, adding a unit requires
the following steps:
1.
Switch on the wireless unit to add and wait a
few seconds until the unit has discovered the
WCAP
2.
Open the existing initialization by selecting the
“Start Init”,
3.
4.
At any time it is possible to see how many units are
known by the system, “Units in Init List”, and to see
which units are actually connected with the WCAP,
“Units Initialized”.
This information is visible in the “Unit Monitoring”
and “Init Units” sub tabs in the “Conference
Management” menu (see Figure 13.2)
, button.
After you started the new initialization, the red
Microphone status LED’s on the wireless unit(s)
will start to blink. The LED’s on the units that are
already known in the init list will automatically
go out.
Add the new wireless unit(s) by pressing the
microphone button on the unit(s).
Figure 13.5 shows the information on the screen
when 1 unit is listed in the Init List but not connected
with the WCAP:
Figure 13.5: Init example 1
Figure 13.6 shows the information on the screen
when 1 unit is listed in the Init List and this unit is
switched on and connected with the WCAP:
Figure 13.6: Init example 2
5.
Stop and save the initialization by pressing the
“Save and Stop Init” button,
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13.3. Coupled mode
If the WCAP is used in combination with a wired
central conference unit, e.g. Confidea wired or
TCS5500, then the initialization procedure explained
for that wired unit has to be followed.
Note:
The Init control like displayed in the
web server has no functionality when
the WCAP is coupled with another
wired conference unit.
Reference:
Refer to the manual of the connected
central unit for the initialization
procedure
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14.3. Setting the default
encryption
14. Using Encryption
14.1. Introduction
To secure all communication between the WCAP and
the wireless delegate units, all information that is
passed over the radio link is encrypted by default,
using a default encryption key. This key is identical
for all Confidea wireless equipment.
To this default key, a custom encryption key can be
added. This further enhances the confidentiality, but
can also be used to control access in an environment
where multiple adjacent rooms are using a Confidea
wireless conference system. In this way, access can
be restricted to a single room or a selection of
rooms. The custom key as it were adds a unique
relationship between a wireless unit and a given
access point.
The default encryption mechanism can be set by
following these steps:
1.
Select the “Key assignment” sub tab in the
“Encryption” menu from the web server.
Figure 14.1: Web server key assignment page selection
The following screen will appear:
Figure 14.2: Key assignment page
14.2. Default encryption
By default the system uses an encryption mechanism
that is known by each unit in the wireless conference
configuration.
By using this setting it is possible to add new units in
the conference configuration or using the delegate
units with other WCAP’s at any time
Note:
The advanced encryption mechanism
used in the Confidea wireless system
makes decryption by third party
equipment practically impossible.
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Select the “Use default key” option to return
to the default encryption mechanism
Figure 14.3: Default key selection
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Step 1 - Check your configuration
14.4. Custom encryption
Before uploading the custom key check if all units in
your system are switched on and connected to the
WCAP. Verify if the correct number of units is loggedon by checking the “Units Initialized” number which
can be found under the “Unit monitoring” or “Init
Units” sub tabs in the “Conference management”
menu. Please refer to the initialization chapter (ref.)
for more information.
The Confidea wireless conference system can be
personalized by defining and selecting a unique
encryption key.
Note:
The basis of the encryption mechanism
cannot be altered, so adding a custom
key does not affect the encryption
strength.
Default- and custom encryption yield an
encryption strength that is equally high.
Note:
If delegate units have received custom
keys in the past, it may be necessary to
select the default encryption
mechanism first, (refer to chapter 14.3
Setting the default encryption) to allow
each unit in the system to access the
WCAP.
By using a customized key, only the units that have
this key, i.e. on which the specific key has been
uploaded, can connect with the WCAP. All other
units will be rejected.
It is impossible to receive the transmitted audio
signal with a unit that does not have the customized
key.
Up to 15 customized encryption keys can be defined.
Step 2 – Go to the Key assignment web page
Select the “Key assignment” sub tab in the
“Encryption” menu from the web server (refer to
Figure 14.1.)
Note:
The key assignment page will appear (refer to Figure
14.2)
Once uploaded to the delegate units,
custom keys cannot be retrieved from
the system.
Step 3 – Enter a new encryption key
In this example we will modify custom key 1.
To manually enter a new custom key, choose a 32character long encryption key and manually enter it
in the text box next to the “custom key 1” mark
(refer to Figure 14.4).
14.5. Setting a customized
encryption
To set up your system with a custom encryption key,
carefully follow these steps:
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Caution:
Caution:
Only use hexadecimal characters i.e.
choose 32 characters from the
following list:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, a, b, c, d, e, f.
Only the units that are connected with
the WCAP can receive the newly
generated encryption key.
Other units will be ignored!
If a key shorter than 32 characters has
been entered, then the remaining
positions will be filled with zeros.
Step 5 – Activating the new encryption key
If a key longer than 32 characters has
been entered, then the key will be
truncated after the first 32 characters.
The WCAP will start encrypting the transmitted data
and audio after a custom key has been selected.
Figure 14.5: Custom key selection
Alternatively, the system can generate a random
128-bit (32 hex characters) encryption key for you.
To do this, click the “Calculate 128-bit full key”
button (refer to Figure 14.4).
Caution:
Figure 14.4: Custom key entry field
Wireless units not containing the same
encryption key as selected, because they
were not connected with the WCAP at
the time of upload, can no longer
connect with the same WCAP.
Step 4 – Upload a new encryption key
The units will be ignored by the system!
After a key has been generated it must be uploaded
into the system. Not only the WCAP, but also all
wireless delegate units that need to connect with the
WCAP must know the same key.
If the WCAP needs to use the selected key next time
it powers up, push the
button.
Upload the key by clicking the “Upload key” (refer to
Figure 14.4)
Note:
During the upload, the microphone LEDs
will flash.
Once the upload is successful, the LEDs
go out.
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14.6. Adding a unit with a
customized encryption
14.7. Using multiple
customized keys
Follow the next steps to add a new unit in a Confidea
wireless system that is configured to use a
customized encryption key.
It is possible to assign up to 15 different encryption
keys. You can update all your units with the
customized keys or just a subset. This way you can
select the units that can join the conference by
selecting the appropriate encryption key.
Step 1 – Select the Default encryption key
Please refer to the Setting the default encryption
(ref.) for more information.
Step 2 – Initialize the new unit
Add the new unit to the initialization list. This step is
only required if the access point is configured to
work in manual initialization mode. Otherwise the
unit will be automatically initialized. Please refer to
the initialization chapter (ref.) for more information.
Step 3 – Apply the customized encryption key
to the initialized units
After the new unit is initialized the customized
encryption key can be assigned to the newly added
units. Therefore follow the steps described in the
Setting a customized encryption section (ref.).
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15. Auxiliary in/out
15.2.2. External Processing
15.1. Introduction
Activating the “external processing” option allows to
add external signal processing equipment or a mixing
board.
On Confidea Access Point Plus (WCAP+) , auxiliary
balanced analog input and output are available. So
for basic systems , no additional central equipment is
needed to connect the system to an external public
address system or to add an external signal to the
conference system.
Additionally it is possible to connect the access point
to a video conferencing system using the distance
conferencing setting
15.3. Selecting auxiliary
input/output settings
When a WCAP+ is used , “conference management”
menu contains an additional “auxiliary” sub tab as
shown below.
The distance conferencing and external processing
options are only available in stand alone mode , and
are disabled in coupled mode . In coupled mode ,
distance conferencing and external processing
remain possible via Confidea wired or TCS5500.
Fig 15.1 : Aux balanced input – output
15.2. Use of Auxiliary input output
For both auxiliary input and output , status can be set
to on or off and volume can be adjusted.
When WCAP+ is used in Stand Alone mode , there
are also “N-1” and “External processing” options
available .
15.2.1. Distance conferencing
Distance conferencing (= N-1) option adds external
signal , via aux in , to the local floor signal and sends
the local floor signal , via aux out , to the remote
party.
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The grey to red color transition in the level bar
indicates the 0dB gain point
OdB gain setting Is achieved at volume setting 16
15.4.3. N-1 or Distance Conferencing
≤8
15.4. Signal paths
∑
Level: 0..24
Status
OL
RMS
detector
∑
Std. ON
Std. 16
15.4.1. Stand alone mode
Level: 0..24
Status
SP
Signal
present
Std. ON
Std. 16
∑
≤8
Level: 0..24
Status
RMS
detector
∑
OL
Fig 15.4.3 signal path N-1
Std. ON
Std. 16
Level: 0..24
Status
Signal
present
SP
15.5. Aux signal levels
Std. ON
Std. 16
Fig 15.4.1 signal path stand alone
15.4.2. External processing
≤8
∑
Level: 0..24
Status
RMS
detector
∑
Std. 16
OL
Std. ON
External
processing
unit
Level: 0..24
Status
Signal
present
Std. 16
SP
Std. ON
Level
IN/OUT
Gain
(dB)
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22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
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10
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08
07
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Fig 15.5.1 Aux levels
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Section 4 – Use Cases
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Configuration and monitoring of the system can be
done via the build-in web server, which is accessible
via a standard web browser. (See section 3 system
configuration)
16. Stand alone system
16.1. Basic discussion
In a basic setup where only discussion is applicable,
the Wireless Conference Access Point WCAP (see link
to chapter WCAP) acts as a central control unit.
This means the system can operate without the need
of an extra central control unit (Confidea wired or
TCS5500).
Units applicable to this setup are listed below:

Confidea DD

Confidea CD
Note:
In this case the chairman needs to guide
the meeting by using his prior and
nextbutton. Microphone activation by an
operator is not possible via web server
application.
In a standalone configuration power needs to be
supplied to the WCAP separately. (see chapter WCAP
power supply)
Figure 16.1: Stand alone set up for basic discussion
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Configuration and monitoring of the system can be
done via the build-in web server, which is accessible
via a standard web browser. (See section 4 system
configuration)
16.2. Basic voting and
opinion polling
In a setup where there is only a need for basic voting
or opinion check, the Wireless Conference Access
Point WCAP (see link to chapter WCAP) acts as a
central control unit.
This means the system can operate without the need
of an extra central control unit (Confidea wired or
TCS5500).
Units applicable to this setup are listed below:

Confidea DV (Figure 6.1 and Figure 6.)

Confidea CV
Note:
In this case the chairman needs to guide
the meeting by using his prior and nextinline button. Microphone activation by
an operator is not possible via web server
application.
In a standalone configuration power needs to be
supplied to the WCAP separately. (see chapter WCAP
power supply)
Figure 16.2: Stand alone set up for opinion polling
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Chairman has control over the voting session. With
the voting session control buttons (see Confidea
Wireless units - Controls and indicators) he can start,
pause or stop a voting session.
Figure 16.3: Voting control buttons
After pressing the stop button, the voting session is
terminated and the results are distributed to the
information display of all registered Confidea WDUs.
Figure 16.4: Voting information display
Pressing the stop button a second time clears the
voting results.
Note:
The voting results are not stored in a file
in this setup. In case there is a need see
use case CE2500 or CPU5500
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Connecting the Confidea access point to the central
control equipment of the TCS5500 requires an
additional splitter unit (SPL5525); Confidea Access
Point is then connected to one of the “P…” ports of
the splitter.
17. Connected to
TCS2500, Confidea
wired or TCS5500
As the Confidea wireless system is an addition to the
Televic product family it is also possible to combine the
Confidea wireless system with the existing /Confidea
wired and TCS5500 system
(refer to
Figure 17.3: Televic Family concept)
This family approach makes it possible to create a
conference system fitting every customer needs.
In situations where every now and then an extension
of the fixed conference system is required, adding
some wireless units can reduce the setup costs
drastically.
Depending on the demands of a project the central
control equipment of the TCS2500 , Confidea wired
or TCS5500 does the job.
The Confidea access point (WCAP) can be directly
connected to one of the digital output busses of the
TCS2500 central control unit or Confidea wired
Figure 17.1WCAP connected to TCS5500
In the following section three possible applications
are described. This will help to define the correct
system architecture for a given project.
Reference:
When using Confidea wireless in
conjunction with other Televic
conference systems and PC control
software, please refer to the User
Manual of those systems for more
information.
Figure 17.2 WCAP connected to Confidea wired
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Figure 17.3: Televic Family concept
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17.1. Discussion
For these applications, delegates of the meeting have
a contribution unit with only a microphone to
participate in an ongoing discussion.
Several criteria can influence the choice of the
Televic central control unit to be used. The criteria
described below should guide you in designing the
best possible system architecture for a given project.
Figure 17.4: Central control equipment selection criteria
Table 17.1: Project size vs. Televic system
Project size
The number of participant units in a meeting will
influence the decision on the system to use.
Number of
Participants
TCS2500
or
TCS5500
Confidea wired
The TCS2500 and Confidea wired central control unit
is limited up to 120 active wired delegate units.
Projects requiring a larger number of participants
should use the TCS5500 central control unit with
expandable system architecture.
max 120 wired
+ wireless
> 120 wired
+ wireless
•
•

•
Table 17.1 below gives an overview on the system
compatibility.
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External Audio Peripherals
Expandable
Expandable
PA systems:
Whereas the Confidea WDUs have a build in
loudspeaker, some meeting rooms are equipped
with external PA systems with loudspeakers
installed on walls or in ceilings.
Making use of such a setup, the floor language of
the conference system needs to insert into the PA
system. This requires an analog output, which is
available on the central control equipment of
TCS2500 , Confidea wired and TCS5500.
Recording:
Whenever meeting reports need to be written or
audio of meetings is being published on the web,
recording needs to take place during the meeting.
The recording device (hardware or software
solution) needs to have an analog input signal
provided by the conference system. The Televic
TCS2500 , Confidea CU and the TCS5500 central
control units have 6 analog outputs available.
Additional outputs can be provided by adding
external TCS5500 output equipment to the
TCS5500 system.
Audio reproduction:
Feeding external audio signals (music before
meeting, DVD sound, input external microphone,
telephone line, …) into the conference system
requires analog inputs on the central control unit.
The TCS2500 , Confidea wired and TCS5500 central
control units have two analog inputs. If this is not
sufficient the TCS5500 system has the capability to
connect additional input equipment.
Table 17.2: I/O Equipment vs. Televic system
I/O
TCS2500/Confidea
wired
TCS5500
Input
2
2
Expandable
Output
7
7
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Connectivity
17.2. Advanced Voting
Operator Control:
Systems requiring a great degree of control can be
equipped with the Televic software suite.
This application makes it possible, depending on
the license, to control the microphones in a
meeting, assign delegate names, control speech
time, display delegate and speech time information
on monitors or projection screens.
It offers easy initialization and configuration
capabilities supporting an easy set-up and breakdown, essential for successive meeting planning
with low delays like convention centers.
Furthermore it visualizes the battery and RF quality
status of all units, giving the operator/technician
the ability to assure no interruptions once the
meeting started.
Camera Control
The stand alone voting setup can be seen as an
informal voting session.
Making use of a Televic voting software suite enables
following features:

Voting agenda

Voting session configuration options

Voting result reporting

Voting logging

Voting result visualization
All of these options are available for as well
TCS2500/Confidea wired as TCS5500 systems.
Main differences between the two systems are:

Voting by authority

Customizable voting result visualization
Table 17.4: Voting vs. Televic system
To enable a camera system to visualize the
currently active Confidea user, a device bus
controller needs to translate the commands
received from the Televic system into preset
positions of the camera control system. The
TCS2500 , Confidea wired and TCS5500 systems
will do the job.
Voting
Authority
Result
visualization
TCS2500/Confidea
wired
TCS5500

•
fixed
customizable
The difference between the TCS2500/Confidea wired
and the TCS5500 system on connectivity level is the
way the communication takes place.
The TCS2500/Confidea wired uses a serial
communication protocol, whereas the TCS5500
system has additional IP connectivity.
(Refer to Table 17.3: Connectivity vs. Televic System)
Table 17.3: Connectivity vs. Televic System
Connectivity
TCS2500/Confidea wired
TCS5500
RS232
•
•
TCP/IP

•
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17.3. Interpretation
Systems with simultaneous interpretation as a
requirement always require a central control unit in
combination with the interpreter desks.
Installation
Next to these points it is also possible to connect
interpreter systems of other vendors. That way it is
possible to use the Confidea wireless system without
the need to change all the interpreter desks. The PIO
unit of the TCS5500 plays an imported role in such
configuration handling the floor and interpretation
languages between the two systems.
Whereas the TCS2500 interpreter desks are of the
table-top type, the TCS 5500 interpreter equipment
can be semi-flush mounted.
Conformity Standard
The ID5500 interpreter desk is conform to the ISO
2603 standard and approved by interpreter
organizations as the European Commission (SCIC),
United Nation, AIIC.
Interpretation capabilities
The Confidea wireless system has the standard
capability to send up to 16 languages to the
contribution units. TCS2500 , Confidea wired and
TCS5500 systems are capable of handling that
number of languages.
External Equipment
As already described in External Audio Peripherals
the number of analog outputs required for recording
or needed to connect to an Infra red distribution
system will determine the central equipment to be
used.
Table 17.5: Interpretation vs. Televic system
Interpretation TCS2500/Confidea wired
Installation
Standard
# languages
TCS5500
Table-top
Semi-flush
mounted
xxxx
xxxx
Confidea : 16
Confidea : 16
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Confidea Wireless System
18. Default Settings
18.1. TCP/IP settings
18.1.1. Identification

System Same: Confidea WCAP
Installation and User Manual
18.5.2. Interpreter Configuration

Number of interpretation channels: 0
18.5.3. Operating Mode

Operating Mode: Stand Alone
18.1.2. IP Configuration
18.5.4. Robustness mode

IP Address Mode: Static

IP Address: 192.168.000.010

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
18.2. Country Selection

-
18.5.5. Auxiliary
-
Country Selection: US/CA
18.3. Admin

Default password: 123
18.4. RF Configuration
STM
level Aux in and Aux out = 16
Aux In and Aux Out = ON
External processing = OFF
Distance Conferencing = OFF
18.6. Init Control

Init Control: Open Access
18.4.1. Power

Room Size: Big
18.4.2. Frequency

18.7. Encryption

Encryption mode: default encryption
Frequency Selection: Automatic
18.5. Conference
Management
18.5.1. Conference Configuration

Maximum number of active microphones: 4

Microphone Mode: Direct Access

Volume: 6
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